Georgia DOT holding open house on Ga. 32 widening project west of Douglas

The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold an open house 5-7 p.m. Thursday at it Douglas office to discuss the proposed widening of four miles of Georgia 32 west of the city.

The project plans calls for widening the two-lane highway to four lanes between the CSX Transportation railroad bridge near Troy Carter Road and the city limits, the DOT said.

Some sections of the project would include curb and gutter and sidewalks.

The widening is needed to support future industrial development by enhancing connections to other transportation facilities, improving traffic flow and decreasing the number of wrecks, the DOT said.

Those who attend the open house at 1835 S. Peterson Ave., Douglas, may give a verbal statement to DOT officials or fill out a comment card there. Anyone unable to attend may mail in a comment or submit one online by Sept. 8.